Used car safety, rank #25 of 188
Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD Safety Rating (2022-23)
Real IIHS driver death rates for the 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD, a midsize SUV, compared with its class and with the current model.
Honorable MentionIIHS 2026 edition Β· 2021β2024 crashes. Results apply only to the model years and drivetrain shown. Read the new release and its limits Β· Browse the older edition. Prices and reliability from older model years have not been carried forward.
The 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD has an IIHS driver death rate of 11 per million registered vehicle years against a midsize SUVs average of 24, which is 54% below the class average. That places it #25 of 188 used vehicles with a safety score of 82.0/100, earning our Honorable Mention designation.
What the Jeep Grand Cherokee L death rate means
At 11 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD beats the midsize SUVs average of 24 by 54%. The 95% confidence interval is 0 to 25, so the upper end of the range overlaps the class average and the advantage is not certain.
The other-driver death rate of 31 measures the opposite risk: how many drivers of other vehicles died in crashes with a Jeep Grand Cherokee L. Its 95% confidence interval is 5β56. It is higher than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L's own driver death rate, the usual pattern for this class. Remember that death rates describe vehicles and their drivers together: IIHS adjusts for driver age and gender, but not for where or how carefully people drive. Our score weights this model's own rate at 70% and its class at 30%; see how we rank used cars.
Compared with similar used SUVs
The safest midsize SUVs in the IIHS study, by our score, with the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD highlighted. It ranks 9 of the 9 shown; the class leader is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD at a death rate of 5.
| Vehicle | Years | Death rate | Score | Reliability | Used price |
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| Volkswagen Atlas 2WD | 2020-23 | 5 (0 to 16) | 89.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (1 to 13) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Volkswagen Atlas 4WD | 2020-23 | 7 (0 to 16) | 87.2 | n/a | n/a |
| Kia Telluride 2WD | 2020-23 | 8 (0 to 22) | 84.6 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Bronco 4WD | 2021-23 | 10 (1 to 19) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Chevrolet Traverse 4WD | 2022-23 | 10 (0 to 23) | 83.5 | n/a | n/a |
| Toyota Highlander hybrid 4WD | 2020-23 | 11 (1 to 20) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E electric 4WD | 2021-23 | 11 (0 to 26) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD (this page) | 2022-23 | 11 (0 to 25) | 82.0 | n/a | n/a |
Class average for midsize SUVs: 24 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years.
The new Jeep Grand Cherokee L
Death rates lag the market by several years. For the current Jeep Grand Cherokee L we score IIHS crash tests instead; here is how the latest model years rate on our new-car scale.
| Model year | Model | IIHS award | New-car score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | No award | 77.2 (provisional) |
| 2026 | Jeep Grand Cherokee L | No award | 77.2 (provisional) |
| 2026 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | No award | 71.3 (provisional) |
New-car scores use a different scale (crash tests, not death rates) and are not directly comparable with the 82.0 used-car score above.
Safety recalls for the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD
A recall is a defect the manufacturer must repair free of charge, however old the car and whoever owns it now. On a used car this matters more than on a new one: the work is only done if a previous owner took it in.
6 recall campaigns on the 2023 model year, covering suspension, air bags, seats, visibility.
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Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear coil spring lower isolators, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed September 29, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available.
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Air bags: air bag/restraint control module, software
Risk: Delayed air bag deployment during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the occupant restraint controller module software, free of charge. Some
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Suspension: rear, springs, coil springs
Risk: Rear coil springs that detach from the vehicle while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the rear coil spring assembly, as necessary, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed February 12, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in March 2026.
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Seats: mid/rear assembly, head restraint
Risk: Head restraints that do not lock can result in an increased risk of injury to seat occupants during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace both second-row seat head restraints, as necessary, free of charge.
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Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor
Risk: An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the blower motor, as necessary free of charge.
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Air bags: side/window
Risk: An air bag that does not deploy during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers secured the connector, free of charge. All affected vehicles have been remedied.
Recall campaigns from the NHTSA recalls database, retrieved 2026-09-16. A campaign covers a range of build dates, not every car of the model year, and IIHS reports this nameplate across several years while these results are for 2023. Confirm against the VIN. Recalls do not affect the death rate on this page.
Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD: Common Questions
Is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD a safe car?
Yes, by the measure that matters most. IIHS recorded a driver death rate of 11 per million registered vehicle years for the 2022-23 Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD, 54% below the class average (24 for midsize SUVs). That earns a used-car safety score of 82.0 out of 100 and rank #25 of 188 used vehicles, with a Honorable Mention designation.
What is the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD driver death rate?
11 driver deaths per million registered vehicle years, with a 95% confidence interval of 0 to 25. Drivers of other vehicles that collided with a Jeep Grand Cherokee L died at a rate of 31 per million. Source: IIHS driver death rates by make and model, covering 2022-23 models.
How does the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD compare with other midsize SUVs?
The midsize SUVs class averages 24 driver deaths per million; the Jeep Grand Cherokee L 4WD sits at 11. Among the 9 midsize SUVs compared above it ranks 9 by safety score; the top of that group is the Volkswagen Atlas 2WD with a death rate of 5.